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T. Gorton: That is current law, but that has to do with the direct contribution to a candidate. It has nothing to do with the…

On the recordSeptember 9, 1998
That is current law, but that has to do with the direct contribution to a candidate. It has nothing to do with the express advocacy that is covered by the second part of this bill.
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T. Gorton
Republican · Washington

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Discussing aspects of campaign finance legislation.

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